Local businesses are looking to score from the University of Arkansas' men’s Razorback basketball team, especially if they make the 2014 NCAA Tournament.Owners at restaurants such as Hog House said the closer the team gets to the Tournament, the more customers they see. They said they are gearing up for a big crowd during Thursday’s game, which is a must-win if the Hogs want to make the tournament.“People want a place to celebrate, so there will be a lot of Hogs fans here,” said Julie Sill, of Hog House.Owners said the basketball season has already given them a boost. They said they are just as excited as many of their customers about the possibility of making the tournament.“In town, out of town, it doesn’t matter,” Sill said. “If you don’t have tickets watching it, you’re here. We’re loyal fans. I’m an alumni and played back in ’94 when we won a national championship, so I’m really excited about it.”The last time the Razorbacks made the NCAA Tournament was 2008.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —

Local businesses are looking to score from the University of Arkansas' men’s Razorback basketball team, especially if they make the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

Owners at restaurants such as Hog House said the closer the team gets to the Tournament, the more customers they see. They said they are gearing up for a big crowd during Thursday’s game, which is a must-win if the Hogs want to make the tournament.

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“People want a place to celebrate, so there will be a lot of Hogs fans here,” said Julie Sill, of Hog House.

Owners said the basketball season has already given them a boost. They said they are just as excited as many of their customers about the possibility of making the tournament.

“In town, out of town, it doesn’t matter,” Sill said. “If you don’t have tickets watching it, you’re here. We’re loyal fans. I’m an alumni and played back in ’94 when we won a national championship, so I’m really excited about it.”